Technology to a vast extent has accelerated real estate transformations and enhanced the role of architects as visionaries to urban planning. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? India as a land of socio-cultural diversity has always […]
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Architecture in general should respond to the contemporary needs
I’ve worked on projects in Jerusalem, New York and Mumbai and I’ve seen firsthand the way our projects are sensitive to different contexts, climates and cultures. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? I believe that architecture, […]
Indian architecture is a response mechanism to numerous parameters
Indian architecture has always been about responsiveness to the Indian family lifestyle and way of living and culture, the climate and varied geography across the states, surroundings, materials and cost as well as use of the local skilled work. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion […]
The syntax of architectural expression in India is vast
Architectural tradition in India has had many forms of expression over the ages, based on the mass migrations, settlements, invasions and population explosions over the centuries. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian architecture and design? The vastness of architectural […]
Indian Architecture offers much to learn and explore
The “VidhanSoudha” at Bengaluru and the “The OberoiUdaivilas” at Udaipur reflect the grandeur and functionality of traditional Indian architecture. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? The history of Indian architecture is vast – It leads back […]
Architecture responds to the culture and climate of a region
In the modern age, technology should aid the essence of Indian architecture by addressing its organic nature. It should respond to the climate as it has to survive in and cater to the functional needs of the end user. What in your opinion is the right definition for Indian Architecture and Design? Since India is […]
Our projects always include a level of ‘Indianness’
In workspace design, we strongly believe that employees need to be able to relate to their office space. The local culture is still influencing the colour choices, material selections, space allocation and privacy levels as well. In your words, what exactly is workspace design all about? In India, or anywhere else in the world for […]
The definition of Indian architecture is contextual
Right definition of Indian architecture and design would be an architecture or design through which we celebrate Indian traditions in its context. It should not only act as a shelter or form for many functions but also gives a sense of completeness to the idea of Indian culture. Considering India in itself has a vast […]
The landmark project in traditional Indian architecture is the Indian Parliament
The building was inspired from 11th century Chausath Yogini Temple at Morena, Madhya Pradesh. We call it Lutyens architecture but we forget to give credit to that architect who designed the temple Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in your opinion is the right definition for Indian architecture […]
Defining Indian Architecture is not an easy task
The very idea of finding our “true” style is complex because if we had to go back into our origins, we would have to revive the Indus Valley Civilization, which predates the Colonial Era, Mughal Age and even the Aryan Invasion. Considering India in itself has a vast syntax of architecture and design, what in […]